At Breathe In Motion, back pain is one of the most common conditions we treat—and one of the most misunderstood.
Back pain can develop for many reasons. Manual or physically demanding work, prolonged sitting or standing, and a generally sedentary lifestyle all place stress on the spine. Injuries such as a fractured vertebra or a ruptured disc can also cause pain. In some cases, dysfunction or injury in another part of the body may refer pain to the back.
Common Back Pain Diagnoses We Treat
Spondylolysis: a stress fracture of the pars bone segment in the lower back
Spinal stenosis: narrowing of the spinal canal that places pressure on the nerves or spinal cord
Lumbar radiculopathy: nerve compression in the lower back
Cervical radiculopathy: nerve compression in the neck
Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction: pain caused by abnormal motion at the SI joint
Scoliosis: a sideways curvature of the spine
Important Things to Know About Back Pain
Most episodes of back pain improve with physical therapy and functional strength training.
Gradual movement, exercise, and progressive loading of the spine in all directions support spinal health.
Pain flare-ups often relate more to changes in activity level, stress, or mood than to structural damage in the spine.
Back pain does not directly correlate with age.
Early evaluation and identifying the root cause of back pain often lead to faster recovery and better outcomes. Treatment commonly includes full-body and core strengthening, postural retraining, gait mechanics, and low-level impact exercises.
Our therapists at Breathe In Motion have the training and experience to address these conditions and help you return to an active, confident lifestyle.
